Black Cats sign defender Alderete from Getafe
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Sunderland have signed defender Omar Alderete from Getafe on a four-year deal.
The 28-year-old made 99 appearances for the La Liga club, including 36 last season.
He has spent previous campaigns with Basel, Hertha and Valencia after moving to Europe from South America in 2019.
"I'm feeling great about signing for this great team, so I'm really happy," said Alderete. " I'm looking forward to my first experience in the Premier League – it's a great challenge for me.
"I know it's a historic club, and when they told me there was an opportunity, I was excited about coming here.
"It's always important to have the support of the people, and I'm going to give it my all on the pitch."
Alderete will wear the number 15 shirt.